Description
Baked Sweet Potatoes are a delightful and nutritious addition to your meal repertoire. Naturally creamy and sweet, these versatile tubers can serve as a healthy side dish, a fulfilling lunch, or a simple dinner option. With endless topping possibilities, from savory to sweet, they can be tailored to suit any palate. Whether you enjoy them with honey butter for a touch of sweetness or fresh salsa for a savory kick, baked sweet potatoes are sure to elevate your dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- Butter
- Salt and pepper
- Pure maple syrup or brown sugar
- Honey butter
- Salsa
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Scrub the sweet potatoes under running water until clean and pat dry.
- Place on a lined baking sheet and poke several holes in each potato with a fork.
- Bake until tender: Small: 30-40 minutes, Medium: 40-50 minutes, Large: 50-60 minutes.
- Once done, cut open and serve with desired toppings like butter, salt, pepper, maple syrup, or honey butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 112
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg